23.09.2009BioAlps Networking Day

A networking meeting with the members of the BioAlps community to discover the local key players in the specific fields of HIV-AIDS, Malaria, Tuberculosis & other neglected diseases.

Every day, over 35,000 people die from infectious diseases such as AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis and very neglected diseases such as leishmaniasis, Chagas disease and sleeping sickness. Last year, 350 to 500 million people were infected with malaria and approximatelyTake a look at our photo gallery and experience our Networking Day anew!
1.3 millions deaths due to malaria were recorded, mainly in the tropics.

A growing number of public-private partnerships are being established to give fresh impetus to treat such neglected diseases. These creative partnerships involve governmental and private sector organizations , such as foundations, universities, corporations including pharmaceutical companies and biotechnology firms, community-based organizations and other nongovernmental organizations, all of which play a critical role in the area of global health, particularly in the fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.

A decade ago, such entities were few and far between. Today, however, there are over 100 international private-public partnerships, with a combined investment of several billion dollars. 80% of these partnerships are funded through philanthropic organizations. Many of these key institutional, private and industrial actors are based in the BioAlps region.

Should you be interested in networking in general with the members of the BioAlps community and/or in discovering the local key players in the specific fields of HIV-AIDS, Malaria, Tuberculosis & other neglected diseases, you are very welcome to join the meeting!